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Raise the Bar

Seth Bradley | Attorney, Founder, Investor, Speaker

Elevated conversations on raising capital, real estate and entrepreneurship. Raise the Bar Radio is the podcast for capital raisers, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start building real wealth. Hosted by Seth Bradley, securities attorney, startup founder, real estate investor, and multi-billion dollar dealmaker, this show delivers straight-talk strategies, expert insights, and real-world tactics to help you raise more capital, close bigger deals, and build a

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T1C 08 | The 1% Closer With Rob Beardsley

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2025/11/28

Rob Beardsley, CEO and founder of Lone Star Capital, joins Seth Bradley to unpack how he built a billion-dollar multifamily portfolio through disciplined operations, conservative projections, and long-term relationships. Rob explains the real challenges of property management, raising capital in today’s market, and why sticking to your values builds lasting success. Rob also shares his journey from aspiring football player to real estate leader, and how dropping out of college became the best

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TME 25 | The Hot Money Trap: How Unrealistic Returns...

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2025/11/26

Rob Beardsley, CEO and founder of Lone Star Capital, joins Seth Bradley to unpack how he built a billion-dollar multifamily portfolio through disciplined operations, conservative projections, and long-term relationships. Rob explains the real challenges of property management, raising capital in today’s market, and why sticking to your values builds lasting success. Rob also shares his journey from aspiring football player to real estate leader, and how dropping out of college became the best

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MDM 09 | Million Dollar Monday With Chris Salerno

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2025/11/24

Chris Salerno shares his journey of making, growing, and planning his millions, all rooted in real estate. Chris explains how his first and last million came from different stages of real estate investing, including brokerage, fix-and-flip, and multifamily projects, and reveals his vision of expanding into business ventures and private equity development.Bullet Points and Higlights: - Chris made his first million through real estate, combining brokerage commissions and fix-and-flip deals. - Real

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T1C 07 | The 1% Closer With Chris Salerno

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2025/11/21

In this episode, Chris Salerno discusses the sacrifices and mindset required to reach the top 1%. He explains that success demands delayed gratification, disciplined priorities, and the willingness to forgo comfort and leisure in pursuit of long-term goals. Chris shares how he lived modestly in his twenties, reinvesting every dollar into marketing and business growth instead of lifestyle upgrades. He highlights the importance of saying “no,” missing social events, and focusing relentlessly on the

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TME 24 | Private Deals Go Mainstream: Country Clubs...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Chris Salerno, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of QC Capital, to uncover how Chris built a multimillion-dollar real estate investment business from the ground up. Chris shares his journey from being a top-performing realtor to leading large-scale multifamily acquisitions, emphasizing the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and personal growth required to succeed. This conversation dives deep into scaling strategies,

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MDM 08 | Million Dollar Monday with Jon Jasniak

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2025/11/17

Summary:In this episode, Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak discuss Jon Jasniak’s ownership of his town, a 28-acre property that includes a motel, cafe, gift shop, and more. Jon Jasniak describes himself as the town’s "King" or mayor, managing it with about 10 employees. He leverages this unique asset for events, networking, and expanding his personal brand, often hosting investors and clients at the property. Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak highlight that Jon Jasniak owns 100% equity in all his businesses,

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31:04

TME 23 | Land is the New Multifamily: The Tax Problem...

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2025/11/12

Summary:In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth Bradley sits down with Jon Jasniak, land investor, entrepreneur, and owner of an entire town in Texas. Jon Jasniak shares his journey from buying his first few acres of land to building a multi-million-dollar portfolio through subdivision and creative financing. Seth Bradley and Jon Jasniak discuss how Jon Jasniak uses social media and personal branding to attract investors, raise capital, and turn online followers into real business opportunities

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MDM 07 | Million Dollar Monday with Gene Trowbridge

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2025/11/10

Summary: In this short interview, Seth Bradley sits down with Gene Trowbridge, an experienced real estate syndicator, attorney, and investor, who shares how he built his wealth across different stages of his career. Gene Trowbridge explains that his first million came from syndicating real estate deals, raising capital for projects that enriched both investors and himself. Seth Bradley and Gene Trowbridge discuss how, after leaving syndication, his later wealth was built through personal real estate

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48:25

TME 22 | Scorched Earth Real Estate Why You Don’t...

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2025/11/07

He began his career in corporate tech after earning an Electrical Engineering degree and MBA, later transitioning into real estate and oil & gas investing. Today, he focuses on pre-drilled oil & gas wells that offer higher cash flow and strong tax advantages. Leveraging his analytical background, he approaches underwriting and due diligence with precision, emphasizing operator performance, deal transparency, and long-term stability. In capital raising, he leads with honesty, investor

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49:16

TME 22 | Finders, Fines & Felonies: What the SEC...

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2025/11/06

He began his career in corporate tech after earning an Electrical Engineering degree and MBA, later transitioning into real estate and oil & gas investing. Today, he focuses on pre-drilled oil & gas wells that offer higher cash flow and strong tax advantages. Leveraging his analytical background, he approaches underwriting and due diligence with precision, emphasizing operator performance, deal transparency, and long-term stability. In capital raising, he leads with honesty, investor

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MDM 06 | Million Dollar Monday With Micheal Flight

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2025/11/03

Michael Flight, a seasoned real estate investor and developer, shares how he made, lost, and plans to make his next million. His story starts with a value-add shopping center project early in his career, a challenging deal with vacant anchor tenants and environmental issues. After several years of redevelopment and refinancing, the project paid off massively, marking his first million-dollar milestone.Key Highlight Points: - First Million: Earned from a value-add shopping center redevelopment that

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T1C 06 | The 1% Closer With Jon Jasniak

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2025/10/31

In this short interview, John Jasniak, described as a top 1% performer in his field, shares insights into what separates him from others in the real estate and land development industry. His defining trait is an extreme attention to detail, which he believes is critical for success. Unlike many developers who delegate operations or technical details, John stays hands-on in every part of the process, from drilling water wells to ensuring roads are built to spec.When asked about scaling without

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TME 21 | Bricks to Blockchain: The New Era of...

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2025/10/29

Title: Bricks to Blockchain: The New Era of Tokenized Real Estate With Micheal Flight In this podcast segment, Michael Flight shares his personal and professional journey, touching on the pivotal moments that shaped his path. He discusses how he originally wanted to become a Lutheran pastor but pivoted into business, using his “laziness” as a self-proclaimed superpower. He reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of meeting people, and why he never wants to retire because he loves

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T1C 05 | The 1% Closer With Micheal Flight

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2025/10/24

Michael shared that his success in commercial real estate stems from decades of consistent “reps” — experience gained through countless deals, leases, and relationships since 1986. That repetition allows him to instantly evaluate properties and markets with precision. His diverse background across nonprofits, advisory boards, and marketing gives him a broad business perspective, while his long-term relationships with national tenants help him quickly optimize deals. He emphasized that true mastery

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41:53

TME 20 | Private Markets, Public Access: The Platform...

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2025/10/22

Title: Private Markets, Public Access: The Platform That’s Changing Everything With Travis SmithSeth interviews Travis Smith, CEO of Tribevest, on the pivot to a compliance-first, turnkey infrastructure for capital aggregation in private deals, how the Seth–Travis partnership formed after a BVI event, why Tribevest lets independent capital aggregators scale without building a back office, and what is actually working in today’s tougher capital-raising climate. Travis shares lessons from leaving

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MDM 05 |Million Dollar Monday With Reed Goossens

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2025/10/20

In this episode, Reed Goossens shares how he earned his first and most recent million — from humble beginnings to strategic diversification. He explains that his first million came through hard work in multifamily syndication and private equity, and his latest focus is building long-term value through a new CPA roll-up business. Reed discusses adapting to changing market conditions, lessons from real estate, and how creating multiple cash-flowing verticals can sustain growth even when traditional

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T1C 05 | The 1% Closer With Reed Goossens

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2025/10/17

Title: The 1% Closer With Reed Goossens Summary: Reed emphasizes that grit, consistency, and continuous learning are the keys to long-term success. He attributes his achievements to showing up daily, evolving constantly, and embracing discomfort. The biggest risk he ever took was moving to the United States with no set plan — a move that completely changed his life and career trajectory. He believes in “falling forward,” taking action before having everything figured out, and letting growth happen

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TME 19 | The Interest Rate Shock & What It Really...

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2025/10/15

Title: The Interest Rate Shock & What It Really Means for Your Deal With Reed Goossens In this episode of Raise the Bar, Seth sits down with Australian real estate entrepreneur and syndicator Reed Goossens for a deep dive into the current state of multifamily real estate, capital raising challenges, and lessons learned from recent market cycles. Reed shares why he believes now is still a great time to buy despite economic uncertainty, citing historic absorption rates, long-term demand drivers,

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MDM 04 | Million Dollar Monday With Sandhya Seshadri

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2025/10/13

Title: MDM 04 | Million Dollar Monday With Sandhya Seshadri In this Million Dollar Monday episode, Seth interviews Sandhya about her journey to making her first, last, and next million dollars. She shares that her first million came from trading stocks and options, leveraging stock options from her employer and learning to trade independently. While Seth points out that alternative investors often dismiss traditional markets, both acknowledge that liquidity is the unmatched advantage of the stock

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T1C 04 | The 1% Closer with Sandhya Seshadri

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2025/10/10

Title: The 1% Closer With Sandhya SeshadriSummary: In this short exchange between Seth Bradley and Sandhya Seshadri, Seth asks what separates Sandhya as a top 1% performer. Sandhya shares that her resilience and fearlessness stem from humble beginnings — arriving with almost nothing, living frugally, and learning to rebuild from scratch. She attributes her success to persistence, adaptability, and surrounding herself with positive energy. Sandhya emphasizes removing negativity, outsourcing

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